Department of Family Medicine

UNMC-OMAHA Student Health Fund B

 Phone: (402) 559-5158    Fax: (402) 559-8118

ATTENTION:

Fund B is mandated by the Chancellor and is approved by the Board of Regents to support Student Health. 

All UNMC STUDENTS are automatically enrolled in Student Health Fund B during registration if taking 7 or more hours as an undergraduate, 4 or more as a graduate student.  During Summer Sessions if either are taking 4 or more hours.  Through payment of Fund B, students are provided healthcare services in the Durham Outpatient Center Family Medicine clinic.  Fund B for Student Health begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the semester for which the premium covers.  Fund B coverage ceases for UNMC students at 11:59 p.m. on a student’s termination date, graduation date, or the last day of the semester (for continuing students). 

The Student Health Outpatient Center is operated by the Department of Family Medicine at UNMC. The Director of Student Health, Douglas H. Wheatley, M.D., reports to the Chairman of the Department.  The Director also meets regularly with the Student Health Advisory Committee of the UNMC Student Senate.  Issues regarding Student Health policies, services, or fees are discussed with the Advisory committee prior to implementing any changes.  Any concerns regarding clinical services should be brought to the attention of the Director of Student Health.

The objective of Student Health is to provide out-patient health care which is accessible, available, accountable, and appropriate within the limitation of resources.

Part-time students (Less than 5 hours), and dependents of students, are not required to pay Fund B.  However, they do have the option of purchasing Fund B.  The fees for Fund B are payable to the Finance Office at the beginning of each semester and prior to June 1 for summer coverage.

Payment of Fund B authorizes students and dependents to utilize the services of the Student Health Outpatient Center. 

All students and dependents must present the student's current PHOTO ID to the Student Health Outpatient Clinic prior to services.

Students NOT ENROLLED in classes during the summer session (June 1 until the first day of classes in the fall), may pay a fee to the Finance Office/Cashier prior to June 1 to utilize the services of the Student Health Outpatient Center.

Medical services excluded by Student Health will be billed to the student’s/dependent’s major medical insurance carrier or will be the responsibility of the student.

Questions regarding Student Health Fund B may be directed to the Student Health Coordinator at 402-559-5158.

IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY OR ILLNESS

Students should keep the following in mind:

• If becoming injured or ill while on the University campus, a student should report at once to the UNMC Student Health Clinic during Student Health hours. The Student Health Clinic is located on the 3rd floor of the Durham Outpatient Center in the Family Medicine Clinic. If the Student Health Clinic is closed or the injury/illness occurs during the weekend, holiday, or is a Medical Emergency, the student should report to the UNMC Emergency Room. [click for map]

• If an illness or injury occurs while off-campus, a student should obtain the necessary treatment and report the visit to the Student Health Clinic (402-559-5158) within 48 hours in order to have the necessary referral issued.  

PLEASE NOTE: A student MUST notify Student Health (402-559-5158) within 48 hours of an emergency or hospital release so that a referral for the visit can be issued. No referral will be issued if the student fails to report the injury/illness to Student Health within 48 hours of treatment.